The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on July 25, 2024, issued revision 4 to CAR Section 5 Series F Part III - Procedure for medical examination of aircraft personnel for alcohol consumption.
The following has been stated namely: -
• It applies to Indian operators involved in scheduled air transport services, non-scheduled/private operators, and flying training institutes, as well as Central and State Government Civil Aviation Departments and public sector companies under both levels of government.
• It states that operators shall provide at least two serviceable fuel cell breath-analyzers with digital accuracy to three decimal places, capable of storing 1,000 records, use them only in auto mode, ensure they are attachable to a printer with at least one available, calibrate them every 10,000 blows or as recommended by the manufacturer from an ISO-certified agency, and maintain calibration records and equipment serviceability.
• It states the procedure for pre-flight and post-flight breath-analyzer examination.
• It states that each operator shall submit monthly data to the Director of Air Safety (HQ), DGCA latest by the 10th of every month for the preceding month.
Kindly refer to the attached document for detailed notification.
[Notification no. - AV 15011/21/2010-AS]
